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Jeweled Rice (Morasa Polow)

Have you heard of Mehregan? It’s the PersianFestival of Autumn, celebrating harvest season in ancient Persia. From almost 4th century BC, this day has been celebrated by Persians, and Zorostrians in particular to give thanks to God for being given food entering the cold months of the year. You could say it’s similar to Thanksgiving in the West. This was the tradition in ancient times.

Nowadays, the tradition is still followed. Persians set colorful tables and all the family members gather around the table at lunch time and pray and eat together. Like almost all Persian festivities, this day is filled with dance, music, food and laughter!

This year I’ve joined a group of 27 awesome Persian bloggers to celebrate this festival. We all have posted Persian recipes on our blog simultaneously now, so please check them out as well, they all are a true inspiration to me:

Today’s recipe is called “Morasa Polow” which literally means “Jeweled Rice“. And I think by looking at it you can see why! It’s full of colourful ingredients which adorn the plain white basmati rice. This is one of the most beautiful dishes of the Persian cuisine and whoever has tried it, has fallen in love it! So I encourage you to definitely give this dish a go, you won’t regret it!

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43 thoughts on “Jeweled Rice (Morasa Polow)”

It is beautiful darling. The lovely and adorable colours of ingredients are giving a warm and enticing look. Your creative and beautiful taste in finding these colourful pieces and gather together has made it unique.
Love.

This dish is so beautiful ! I have never eaten any barberries (actually, it’s the first time I ear about it !) The colors are wonderful. And you also made me discover Mehregan …Thank you so much for all these beautiful things.